Hengchun Population 2026

Hengchun has a population of 29,702, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 0.1% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 265× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hengchun (capital Taipei shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,702

Rank in Taiwan

#55

Coordinates

22.00°N, 120.74°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Taipei

Distance to capital (Taipei)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taiwan

City	Population	Rank in Taiwan
Taipei	7,871,900	#1
Taichung	2,850,285	#3
Tainan	1,856,642	#5
Taoyuan	475,798	#7
Hsinchu	453,536	#8
Keelung	362,487	#9
Neihu	274,538	#11
Chiayi City	263,188	#12

Cities near Hengchun

Donggang47,746 people · ~60 km away
Chaozhou53,338 people · ~64 km away
Fengshan356,463 people · ~80 km away
Kaohsiung2,737,660 people · ~81 km away
Taitung103,260 people · ~94 km away
Tainan1,856,642 people · ~123 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hengchun?

Hengchun has a population of 29,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Hengchun in?

Hengchun is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.

Is Hengchun the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 348 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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